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Grover Huffman GH RCA ZX+ cables vs...
Sabai, while I do admire your persistence, and currently enjoy some entry level Shunyata power cords, I think we have lost the thread of the OP's original question. He's asking about $200 dollar ICs. While I'm sure there are many, many posters her... 
Audiophile Active Speakers?
Not a floor stander and you'd have to buy used, but I've been running a pair of Quad 12L Actives for about two years and have been very pleased. They're fantastic all-arounders. I see pairs pop up for around $600 here from time to time. 
GCPH straight to Power Amps?
Yeah, I imagine 600 watts would do the trick. I'm going to have to bring my GCPH down to my dealer next time I'm around, see what type of sound I get goin'. Thanks for taking the time to answer. 
GCPH straight to Power Amps?
Can things get good and loud if you crank the dial a bit? 
Ref. 3A or Klipsch w/ PrimaLuna PL2
Haha, oops. A single La Scalla runs about the same as a pair of De Capos. A pair of Cornwalls would be a little more expensive than a pair of De Capos, but it still seems like a relevant comparison. Sorry for the confusion. 
Tube-Friendly Less Than or Equal to 2k
The Reference 3A options look enticing. Thanks for the ideas, all! Saki, I've rolled out all the stock tubes. I got a set from Upscale. Running SED 6550s, Groove Tubes in the ax7 spot, and the Mullard CV4003 in the au7. I've really been enjoying t... 
What's your profession? Age?
23. I'm a bid writer responding to RFPs for an integrated library system software and services provider. Trying to save up for grad school and build a system. Invested for 3K. 
Movies that featured High End equipment
The Italian Job: Lyle: I'm getting a NAD T770 digital decoder with 70-watt amps and Burr-Brown DACs.Left Ear: [confused] Yeah...Lyle: It's a big stereo. Speakers so loud, they blow women's clothes off!Handsome Rob: Now you're talking!